Vienna rabbit

Vienna Rabbit
	A white Vienna Rabbit
Country of origin	Austria
Distribution	Europe
Use	Pet
Traits
Weight	3.5–5.25 kg (7 lb 11 oz – 11 lb 9 oz);
Color	White, blue, black or Agouti
Lifespan	8-10 years

The Vienna rabbit is a breed of domesticated rabbit originating in Austria. Whilst it is recognised by the British Rabbit Council as a "Normal Fur" breed,^[2] it is unrecognised by the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

Origin

The Vienna rabbit was originally bred by Wilheim Mucke in the late 1800s,^[3] who spent 15 years attempting to breed a rabbit with blue eyes.^[1] It has since become one of the most popular breeds in Europe.^[3]

Appearance

The Vienna rabbit can come in two varieties: a uniform white, or coloured. The coloured variety can be a dark slate blue, black or Agouti (a chestnut brown). It has ears approximately 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length.^[4]^[5]

Diet

Like most other rabbits, this breed should be fed a mainly fibre-rich diet, consisting mainly of vegetables and timothy hay.^[6]

Health

The Vienna rabbit can suffer from overgrown teeth, ear mites and hairballs. It can be susceptible to digestive issues such as GI stasis^{[broken anchor]} which may cause intestinal blockage, or in severe cases, death.^[1]

Behaviour

The Vienna Rabbit is a docile breed. They are able to be litter trained with patience and persistence.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Cosgrove, Nicole (2020-04-15). "White Vienna Rabbit: Care, Temperament, Habitat, & Traits (with Pictures)". Pet Keen. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
^ "The BRC Breed Standards". 2013-03-29. Archived from the original on 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
^ ^a ^b Bundy, Brooke (2023-05-18). "White Vienna Rabbit: Facts, Care, Health & Pictures". Hepper. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
^ "BRC Standards - Vienna Coloured" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
^ "BRC Standards - Vienna White" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
^ Christine (2023-02-28). "All About White Vienna Rabbits". Every Bunny Welcome. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[petkeen-1] Cosgrove, Nicole (2020-04-15). "White Vienna Rabbit: Care, Temperament, Habitat, & Traits (with Pictures)". Pet Keen. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[BRC_standards-2] "The BRC Breed Standards". 2013-03-29. Archived from the original on 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[hepper-3] Bundy, Brooke (2023-05-18). "White Vienna Rabbit: Facts, Care, Health & Pictures". Hepper. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[BRC_Coloured_Vienna-4] "BRC Standards - Vienna Coloured" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[BRC_White_Vienna-5] "BRC Standards - Vienna White" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

[everybunnywelcome-6] Christine (2023-02-28). "All About White Vienna Rabbits". Every Bunny Welcome. Retrieved 2023-08-17.

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